Hair Apothecary: A Guru's Prescription

 Women across America are lopping off their locs in a desperate attempt to preserve their hair. It's too limp, lop it off. It's too dry, lop it off. I don't have time for this, lop it off. But what has one really accomplished  in their hasty effort of saving grace? Nothing besides a short cropped style spiraling in downward regrets. So before you go all mental breakdown like Ms. Spears and buzz those tresses to their death, let's pause and take a closer look at some underlying symptoms you may be experiencing.

 Although at best, the issue with your hair may be resolved with a style specifically tailored to your hair. When problems such as dry itchy scalp, hair loss, flat and dry tresses are persistent, one must take a closer look at the root of the problem. (No pun intended) Hair begins at the folicle,  inside your scalp. Nutrition and diet play a major roll in the overall wellness of your locs.  Eating lots of fruit and vegetables will not only make your doctor happy, but it will appease your hairstylist as well. Maintaining a healthy scalp will ensure your tresses are voluminous, lustrous and radiant in beauty. Take these Guru prescriptions to your local market and you'll be one step closer to a walking Tresemme commercial!

Guru prescription for dry/ flaky scalp
Pure Tea Tree Oil
Natural Oil such as Jojoba or Grape Seed.
Add 2-3 drops of tea tree to oil and massage into scalp. Let mixture stand for about an hour before your regular shampoo.

Guru prescription for fine/ limp/ oily hair
1 whole Banana
Olive Oil
Mash Banana until smooth and add two tablespoons of oil. Apply mixture to hair working from scalp to ends. Leave on for 15-20 minutes. Shampoo and condition as regular.

Guru prescription for split ends/ dry hair
1/4 cup of yogurt
1 tablespoon of coconut oil
1 teaspoon honey
Mix coconut oil with honey until honey is well dissolved. (add a small amount of hot water to break down faster) add yogurt and stir well. Apply to hair from roots to ends and let stand for 15-20 minutes. Follow with a regular shampoo and vinaigrette rinse.

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